Activities: Hosted the Sen. Terry Gipson Veterans and Families fair that featured more than 60 service providers offering services such as health care, housing, employment, education, business support, a Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony and a special recognition of the World War II veterans in attendance. Attended the Vassar Brothers Diamond Gala to honor the leadership of local doctors. Joined the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new monument plaque directory of the 19 programs and services offered at the Family Partnership Center. Attended Mill Street Loft's "Arts 4 Ever, Arts 4 Life, an Intergenerational Celebration" recognizing Poughkeepsie Day School and Vassar-Warner Home. Spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Franklin D. Roosevelt High School's new athletic facility renovations. Joined Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins at the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee Luncheon. Appeared on WPDH (101.5 FM) with Boris and Robyn during their kickoff of WPDH's 30th annual "Roof-a-Thon" and presented them with a Senate Proclamation commemorating their charity work in the community. Attended the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie's Margaret G. Race Awards honoring Maria and Fred DeWald, John Flowers, Ulster Savings Bank and the Ulster Charitable Foundation. Attended Mental Health America of Dutchess County's "Swing Away Stress" event. Marched in the Spirit of Beacon Day Parade. Met with Red Hook town historian and State Board for Historic Preservation member Wint Aldrich and Daniel Mackay, director of public policy for the Preservation League of New York State and chairman of the state Board for Historic Preservation to discuss historical preservation and economic development. Interviewed with the Millbrook Independent about the work he is doing in eastern Dutchess County, the Hudson Valley and New York State.

Activities: Met with nonprofit representatives at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. Met with a constituent concerning a letter of recommendation. Met with representatives from a local college. Attended the Hudson Valley Economic Development Center's cybersecurity Masters Series dinner. Met with local veterans concerning Catholic war veterans. Met with officials in Rockland County concerning a local project. Attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Mass Mutual location in New Windsor.

Bills: Senate bill S.2790-A, which amends the highway law in relation to expanding that portion of the state highway system designated as the Shawangunk East Wine Trail was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (Chapter 347 of the Laws of 2013). Senate bill S.267, which amends the alcoholic beverage control law in relation to authorizing the sale of wine produced by farms or special wineries or microwineries at licensed roadside farmers markets was signed into law by Cuomo (Chapter 355 of the Laws of 2013).

Activities: Attended ribbon cutting to commemorate the athletic facility renovation at Franklin. D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park. Celebrated the annual gala of Hudson Opera House at Basilica Hudson. Attended Greystone's 24th annual International Wine Showcase and Auction, which helped them raise money for services for individuals and families living with autism and other developmental disabilities. Met with Aimee Vargas, mid-Hudson regional director for Empire State Development, to discuss funding opportunities for businesses and organizations in the district. Met with Patricia Gremillion-Burdge from Healthy Schools New York to discuss sustainable wellness policies and access to locally sourced food for school nutrition programs. Artist Mary Flad and Linda Marston-Reid of the Dutchess County Arts Council joined the assemblywoman to unveil the exhibition of work by Flad and Gary Esposito in the Poughkeepsie District Office. Participated in an interview with Cablevision's Kerry Donovan to discuss legislation that the governor recently signed to restore up to $90 million to fund critical programs through the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Attended the launch of Eleanor's Circle, a new initiative to raise funds to support Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt's home. Staff representative attended Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner's forum between residents of Clinton and representatives from Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., National Grid, NextEra, and New York Transco regarding project applications they are submitting to the Public Service Commission for power transmission lines through Dutchess County.

Activities: Attended the Orange County Naturalization Ceremony held at the Newburgh Armory Gymnasium. Attended the Latino Democratic Committee's 10th annual Fall Dinner Dance. Attended the annual Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's. Presented certificates to 16 young participants in a weeklong program held by the City of Newburgh Police Department designed to teach leadership and civic responsibility. Certificates were presented to participants at the Boys and Girls Club in Newburgh. Attended training for members at the Yonkers Raceway for the upcoming annual Harvest Festival and Legislative Challenge Race at Yonkers Raceway. Awarded Assembly Citations to Steve and Shelly Turk at Food Bank of the Hudson Valley's annual dinner held at Torches on the Hudson in Newburgh. The Turks own and operate the award-winning Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland as well as America's Biggest Little Water park, SplashDown Beach in Fishkill. Together they have carried on their family's tradition of philanthropy by supporting our community with many generous donations to education, the arts and for various health initiatives. Presented an Assembly Citation to the American Cancer Society in honor of 100 years in the fight against cancer at the 100th Birthday Bash celebration held at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor. Attended Spirit of Beacon Day in Beacon. Held a meeting with Primary Care Development Corp. to discuss organizations that provide care for underserved communities. Met with the regional director of the Department of Transportation to discuss improvements to the infrastructure (water, sewer, storm drainage) of the Route 9W corridor in Marlboro as well as a $6 million state grant for emergency highway and bridge repairs.

Bills: Co-Prime sponsored A. 5872 (Ortiz)/S. 2803-A (Ball), which would establish a program providing a state contract preference for service-disabled veteran owned small businesses.

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